Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro
Comparison of EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro vs Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) vs EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro

Comparison summary

  • EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro is a better laptop for gaming however ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 offers better value.
  • For performance 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro has a lot better performing processor. It also has more memory.
  • ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 comes with Windows and 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro with Windows 11 Home.
  • For graphics performance 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro has a better graphics card.
  • ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 has a higher resolution screen (WQUXGA).
  • 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro features a bigger display. For carrying 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
  • 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro has a bigger SSD.
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)
Compare technical specifications of EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)

EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro

2026 modelThinIPS screenHigh resolutionFingerprint Reader
2026 modelHigh resolution

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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 366HIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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64gb96gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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RTX PRO 2000 BlackwellGeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Screen size
16″18″
Screen resolution
WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels)Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels)
Weight
8 lbs (3.63 kg)7.05 lbs (3.2 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
13.95 x 9.49 x 0.62 inches15.71 x 11.73 x 1.38 inches
(35.43 x 24.1 x 1.57 cm)(39.9 x 29.79 x 3.51 cm)
Operating system (OS)
WindowsWindows 11 Home
Hard drives
4000gb SSD8000gb SSD
Release date
August 24, 2026July 23, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$5,449.00$8,295.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$5,449.00$8,295.00
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Laptop Dimensions

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE)

13.95 in
35.43 cm
9.49 in
24.1 cm
Thickness: 0.62 in (1.57 cm)

EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro

15.71 in
39.9 cm
11.73 in
29.79 cm
Thickness: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)

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16″
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18″
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AA18250
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18″
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Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model64 GB RAM120hz screenHigh resolution
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18″
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Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model64 GB RAM120hz screenHigh resolution
$6,445.00
18″
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EXcaliberPC 2025 MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model96 GB RAM120hz screenHigh resolution
$8,745.00
15″
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Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2026 model64 GB RAM
$5,049.00
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) viewed from another angle
EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro viewed from another angle

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″ (21UE) summary

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell video card which is not the best for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is exceptional for the 16-inch IPS screen. The 4000gb SSD storage is passable but could be higher. It is quite heavy at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 Intel Core Ultra 7 366H vPro, 16C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), 800nits, 64GB RAM CAMM2, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 2000 Blackwell 8GB Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro

Processor : Intel Core Ultra 7 366H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 3.60 GHz P-cores up to 4.80 GHz)

Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5(CAMM) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance

Display : 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz ; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7

Dimensions: Dimensions (H (front-to-back) x W x D) 9.87 - 15.8mm x 354.40mm x 241.2mm / 0.39 - 0.62ʺ x 13.95ʺ x 9.49ʺ Weight: Starting at less than 2kg/ 4.41lbs

[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect manufacture warranty.

ASIN: B0HFTC272B

EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro summary

EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro is a Windows gaming laptop. It has a very good Intel CPU plus a lot of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card which is not the best well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Quad HD resolution is lackluster for the 18-inch monitor. The 8000gb SSD storage is adequate. It is light at only 7.05 lbs (3.2 kg).

EXCaliberPC [2026] ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro Extreme (Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 96GB RAM, 8TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 18" 2.5K 300Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop

Display: 18" 2.5K (2560x1600, WQXGA) 300Hz IPS-Level Anti-Glare Display (100% DCI-P3)

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24 Cores (2.7GHz-5.5GHz, 36MB Intel Smart Cache)

Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7

RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 8TB (2x 4TB) Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)

OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year ASUS USA + Global Warranty Parts & Labor + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC

ASIN: B0HB5QZC1W

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 16″
EXcaliberPC 2026 ASUS ROG Strix G18 G815LR-DB96 Pro